0232: The Vampire's Daughter Book Three

"Sol, I was wondering when you would call to invite yourself," the voice on the phone said before Sol had a chance to say anything.

"I should have known you would be aware of our pending arrival," Sol said.

"Yes, yes I am. But I don't want any visitors, so you'll need to find someone else to bother."

"Gan, this isn't a request. You owe me a favor, actually a few favors, and I'm calling one in," Sol said.

"You think you can just make demands?" Gan asked.

"Yes."

"You're a brazen little murderer aren't you? Do you know how much money is being offered for your head? I consider my not capturing you myself repayment on all debts," Gan said.

"I don't," responded Sol.

"Very well, I'll protect you for one day. After that, you're fair game, even for me."

"I'll accept that," Sol said, hanging up the phone.

"So?" Jamie asked nervously.

"He'll protect us for one day."

"One Day?"

"Yes, that should be enough time for me to get away. I only hope I haven't involved you too deeply. Turn left at the next road," Sol said.

Except for driving directions, the two didn't speak for the remainder of the trip. As they pulled up to the castle, Jamie said, "Even if I die, I'm not sorry for what has happened. I love you and would do anything for you, even give up my life."

"Jamie," Sol said putting his fingers on Jamie's lips to stop them from moving. "I love you too, but don't talk like that. We have a day to figure things out."

As Sol finished talking the main gate began to open. Pulling inside, Jamie could see the headlights of their perusers stopped at the beginning of the driveway.

As they pulled in Jamie and Sol passed by rows of Gan's assassins standing in the outer courtyard. It was an obvious show of force and it achieved its goal.

"We're going to die," Jamie said.

"No. Gan is a man of his word," Sol replied.

"Yes, assassins are known for being men of their words," Jamie mocked.

"Trust me, he's just trying to intimidate us."

"Well, I don't know about you, but I think he's succeeded."

Sol laughed, causing his friend to chuckle despite feeling hopelessly trapped.

"Pull through the inner gate," Sol directed, pointing to the open gate on the other side of the courtyard.

"Whatever you say," Jamie said, steering the car through the parting masses that had surrounded them.

As the approached the gate, it opened and a vampire of extraordinary size came out and blocked the way.

"Keep driving," Sol said.

"O.K.," Jamie said, continuing to pull forward.

Just as they reached the gate, the vampire blocking the way put his hand down on the hood of the car and stopped it.



[The Vampire's Daughter: An ongoing vampire story. Copyright Reuben Gregg Brewer, 2005, 2006. All rights reserved.]